The Hartford—Lead Quality Engineer

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Description: IND Lead Quality Engineer - GCC025 We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. Job Description: QA Engineer Position Overview We are seeking a detail‑oriented QA Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. The ideal candidate will have experience in both manual and automated testing, a solid understanding of QA methodologies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with development teams to deliver high‑quality solutions. Key Responsibilities · Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and standards · Review product specifications and user stories, translating them into detailed test plans and comprehensive test cases · Collaborate with development teams, product owners, and business analysts to plan and define quality testing for user stories throughout sprint cycles · Execute test runs and document results thoroughly · Prepare clear, comprehensive notes and communicate findings to the development team · Perform retesting to ensure defects are resolved and the product is ready for Product Owner acceptance · Conduct regression testing to ensure scheduled deployments do not impact existing functionality · Identify areas suitable for test automation and recommend effective solutions · Support continuous improvement initiatives across QA processes and team practices · Utilize tools such as Rally to manage test cases and track defects · Perform and document root cause analysis on identified defects · Test RESTful and SOAP APIs to validate integration and backend behavior · Apply strong SQL skills to query, validate, and analyze complex datasets, supporting backend and data‑driven testing Required Skills & Experience · Experience with Generative AI development tools · Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities · High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment · Experience working within Agile development teams · Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new products and technologies · Proven experience translating requirements into clear, actionable test cases · Strong communication skills with excellent documentation capabilities · Experience working with databases, strong SQL proficiency, and hands‑on automation testing skills Nice to Have Skills · Demonstrate hands on experience with AWS cloud services · Perform API automation · Hold mainframe experience to support testing of legacy and core systems · Develop automation frameworks for Regression and Smoke test suites What We Offer · Opportunity to work on advanced cloud automation and AI technologies · Collaborative and innovative work environment · Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits · Continuous learning and professional development opportunities About Us | Our Culture | What It’s Like to Work Here